McAfee Identity Protection
PaidIdentity theft coverage with McAfee Total Protection antivirus and VPN bundle
🔒Digital Security & PrivacyAbout McAfee Identity Protection
McAfee Identity Protection is part of McAfee's Total Protection and McAfee+ product lines, combining antivirus, VPN, password manager, and personal data cleanup with identity theft monitoring. Features include credit monitoring, dark web scanning, Social Security number alerts, and up to $2 million in identity theft coverage on premium plans. McAfee's strength is bundling device security with identity protection for users who want comprehensive digital defense.
What's Great
- ✓Bundles antivirus, VPN, password manager, and identity monitoring in one subscription
- ✓Personal data cleanup tool helps remove personal info from data broker sites
- ✓Up to $2 million in identity theft coverage on McAfee+ Advanced and Ultimate plans
- ✓Cross-platform device protection for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android
- ✓Well-known cybersecurity brand with decades of reputation
Watch Out For
- !Identity protection features are only available in higher-tier McAfee+ plans
- !Credit monitoring limited to one bureau on base plans
- !Can feel bloated if you only want identity monitoring without antivirus
- !Auto-renewal at higher rates after the first year is common
Common Use Cases
Person who needs both antivirus and identity theft protection and wants to consolidate into one subscription
Individual whose personal data has been found on data broker sites and wants cleanup assistance
Family looking for multi-device security that also includes identity monitoring
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Digital Security & Privacy
Tools focused on online privacy, VPN protection, password management, and digital footprint monitoring.
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